Apr 7, 2025 | Gaming, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 7, 2025) – Another Mohegan Sun guest strikes it big on a jackpot! On Friday, March 28th, a Light & Wonder MONOPOLY Cash Wheel Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild slot machine, located in Casino of the Earth, sent a lucky guest home with a whopping $484,268.96 jackpot. The guest was playing $5 per spin when they spun three ‘MONOPOLY JACKPOT’ symbols on Line 5, which triggered the massive progressive jackpot on the Landmark® 7000 Wheel cabinet.
MONOPOLY Cash Wheel Blazing 777 Triple Double Jackpot Wild was introduced in 2023 and merges the premier franchise of MONOPOLY with Light & Wonder’s most classic brands into a Wide Area Progressive.
Casino of the Earth is one of two unique casinos at Mohegan Sun, featuring nearly 180,000 square-feet of gaming and entertainment with more than 1,900 slot machines, over 200 table games, the massive Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and a Poker Room. In total, Mohegan Sun is home to more than 300,000 square feet of gaming that holds nearly 4,000 slot machines and more than 300 table games.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
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ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 20, 2025 | Gaming, Jackpots
Mohegan Sun still has two $1 million Progressive Jackpots up for Grabs on Select Table Games
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 20, 2025) – On Thursday, February 13th, a lucky Mohegan Sun guest walked away with a life-changing $1,338,736.40 jackpot. The guest was playing the optional $5 Super 4 Progressive side bet on a Blackjack table in Casino of the Earth at the time the jackpot was won.
The Super 4 Progressive side bet is offered on all Blackjack tables at Mohegan Sun and is triggered when the dealer’s hand is a Blackjack; the amount of the payout is dependent on the value and suit of both the player’s and dealer’s hand. This guest hit the top jackpot which requires the four cards in the hand to be A, K, Q, and J of diamonds. Mohegan Sun was the first casino to offer Super 4 Progressive Blackjack in 2015 and is still one of only a few casinos that offer the game across the United States.
Currently at Mohegan Sun, there are two additional one million dollar jackpots up for grabs! Pai Gow Poker (Fortune Pai Gow Progressive) and Spanish 21 (Bonus Spin Extreme Progressive) table games both have progressive jackpots over a million dollars and are growing! Guests can be in the running for one of these massive jackpots by playing the $5 side-bet.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Feb 3, 2025 | Gaming, Jackpots
Mohegan Sun also Currently has Three Different $1 million Progressive Jackpots up for Grabs on Select Table Games
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 3, 2025) – On Monday, January 27th, lucky Mohegan Sun guest Jose E. from Hartford, CT was playing on an Aristocrat Gaming Dollar Storm Caribbean Gold slot machine in Casino of the Sky when he hit a massive $347,562.62 jackpot. Jose was betting $5 at the time the jackpot was won. This Hold & Spin slot machine showcases the latest in gaming mechanics along with an all-new Super Grand Jackpot, which is how Jose won nearly $350,000.
Additionally on Monday, a guest was playing in Casino of the Sky’s high limit section when they hit a $110,103.55 jackpot off a $62.50 bet on Aristocrat Gaming’s Lightning Cash slot machine. This jackpot was also won on a Hold & Spin slot machine, which is a highlight at Mohegan Sun as more than 250 of those types of games are featured in Casino of the Sky’s Hold & Spin Slot Zone.
Currently at Mohegan Sun, there are three differentone million dollar jackpots up for grabs! Blackjack (Super 4 Progressive), Pai Gow Poker (Fortune Pai Gow Progressive), and Spanish 21 (Bonus Spin Extreme Progressive) table games all have progressive jackpots over a million dollars and are growing! Guests can be in the running for one of these life-changing jackpots by playing the $5 side-bet.
In the recent 2024 “Best of Slots” issue by Strictly Slots, Mohegan Sun in the New England category finished #1 for “Best Overall Gaming Resort,” as well as placing in the top spot for “Best Progressive Slots;” “Best Dollar Slots;” “Best Dollar Slots;” “Best Player’s Club Lounge;” and more.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 23, 2025 | Gaming, Jackpots
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 23, 2025) – On Tuesday, January 14th, a Mohegan Sun guest was playing on an IGT developed Jumanji Next Level slot machine in Casino of the Sky when they hit for a whopping $1,374,307.75. The lucky guest was betting $3 per spin at the time the massive progressive jackpot was hit.
This slot machine, which is based on the widely popular movie Jumanji: The Next Level, incorporates vibrant graphics and eye-catching animations and is available on IGT’s Peak65™ cabinet.
Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky features nearly 1,600 slot games, a high-limit lounge and the world’s largest, fully functional indoor planetarium dome inside VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. Casino of the Sky is also home to Mohegan Sun’s most popular slot area, the Hold & Spin Slot Zone, which is home to more than 250 slot games with the exhilarating Hold & Spin bonus feature, including IGT’s Cleopatra games.
To learn more on all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jan 13, 2025 | Employment, Gaming, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 13, 2025) – Premier integrated entertainment destination Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Vogelei as Vice President of Gaming. In this position, Vogelei will provide strategic vision, oversight, and alignment of gaming operations, in collaboration with Mohegan Sun’s gaming leadership team.
“Doug’s vast knowledge in gaming operations and ability to inspire large teams makes him a perfect fit for this role,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “We’re confident that his expertise makes him an impactful addition to our leadership team, and we look forward to seeing him continue to enhance the overall gaming experience for our guests at Mohegan Sun.”
Vogelei joins Mohegan Sun as a seasoned leader in the hospitality and gaming industry, with a career of strategic and tactical experience spanning over 30 years. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Casino Operations at Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon, CA from March 2020 to December 2024, where he directed financial and operational strategies across various gaming sectors. Vogelei also held key roles at Venetian Casino & Resorts in Las Vegas, NV, where he worked for over 20 years. During his tenure with the Venetian, Vogelei advanced through the gaming division, ultimately overseeing table games, slots, and poker.
Doug Vogelei holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport. He served as a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) San Diego Chapter.
Doug currently lives in Old Saybrook, CT with his wife, Mary.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Dec 16, 2024 | Gaming, General News
Huff n’ Puff: Money Mansion, Huff n’ Puff: Big Money Edition, Phoenix Link, Smokin’ Hot Stuff Link, Mo’ Mummy, and Monopoly Express also make their debut at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 16, 2024) – Mohegan Sun has recently introduced the brand-new Squid Game (Light & Wonder) slot machines, based on the critically acclaimed and most-popular Netflix© series of all time, Squid Game, to the gaming floor. These games are located across from Starbucks in Casino of the Sky. Iconic games from the hit show such as Red Light, Green Light; Tug of War; and The Glass Tile, are also integrated into these new slots. Along with the addition of Squid Game, Mohegan Sun has also added Huff n’ Puff: Money Mansion (Light & Wonder), Huff n’ Puff: Big Money Edition (Light & Wonder), Phoenix Link (Aristocrat Gaming), Smokin’ Hot Stuff Link (Everi), Mo’ Mummy (Aristocrat Gaming), and Monopoly Express (Light & Wonder) to its already robust selection of slot games.
The Squid Game slots, which have a minimum bet of 50 cents, feature a captivating 600,000 pixel large-screen jumbo cabinet that stretches 75-inches as well as a 27-inch user-friendly touchscreen. The progressive grand jackpot on these popular new games starts out at $200,000.
Light & Wonders’ Huff n’ Puff: Money Mansion has also launched in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky and is the very first game in the Huff n’ Puff series to showcase the gigantic mural cabinet. This Hold & Spin slot machine, which has a grand jackpot starting at $15,000, features five-reels and 243 ways-to-win. Additionally, Light & Wonder’s Huff n’ Puff: Big Money Edition machines have been installed across from Sol Toro in Casino of the Sky and feature a progressive grand jackpot starting at $400,000; these machines have a new “Super Wheel” triggered through the upgrade wedge in the first wheel or through the new upgraded buzzsaw symbol.
Back in September 2024, Aristocrat Gaming announced that Phoenix Link, a follow-up to the international hit game, Dragon Link, would soon be hitting casino floors in North America. Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that these new machines have been installed in Mohegan Sun’s brand new Hold & Spin Slot Zone in Casino of the Sky. These new Hold & Spin slot machines, which have a grand jackpot starting at $10,000, feature new twists and turns that provide players with more features, more entertainment and even more ways to win.
Smokin’ Hot Stuff Link, developed by Everi, is a brand-new slot machine that has been installed in multiple locations across from Mohegan Sun’s newly renovated Sun Patio. These slot machines, which have a grand jackpot starting at $10,000, feature Hot Stuff with all his mischievous acts to help players win big prizes in classic gambler-focused games with a thrilling Hold & Spin mechanic.
Aristocrat Gaming’s new Mo’ Mummy slot machines, which have been installed in Mohegan Sun’s high limit section near Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, feature bonuses that can be triggered so many ways, as well as eye-catching graphics, characters and extras. Lastly, multiple Light & Wonder Monopoly Express slot machines have been installed in Mohegan Sun’s Hold & Spin Slot Zone and feature a grand jackpot starting at $10,000; these Hold & Spin machines have an exciting gold train upgrade that can drive up train values for exponential wins.
Mohegan Sun continues to expand its slot machine offerings, especially in the Hold & Spin Slot Zone where there are more than 250 games featuring the Hold & Spin bonus. With nearly 4,000 slot machines in total, Mohegan Sun ensures there’s something for every gaming enthusiast.
To learn more about all that Mohegan Sun has to offer, visit mohegansun.com/playing.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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